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  1. Am I losing my mind?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-13-2009 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,432
    Speedy Petey
    10-15-2009, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Stove's power cord trns through cabinet behind dishwasher

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-12-2009 05:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,107
    Robert Mattison
    10-14-2009, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Voltage on ground

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 11-23-2008 07:09 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,133
    Rick Cantrell
    10-14-2009, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  4. Breaker wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-12-2009 02:25 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,943
    Robert Mattison
    10-13-2009, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  5. wire to garage feed from from pump circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-07-2009 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,837
    Robert Mattison
    10-13-2009, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  6. TEXAS HIs - Goofy TREC Requirement for AFCI deficiency in report

    Started by imported_John Smith, 10-13-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,801
    Jim Luttrall
    10-13-2009, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  7. Motion sensor-activated entry lights

    Started by Craig Olsson, 10-13-2009 01:41 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,921
    Joe Tedesco
    10-13-2009, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  8. Grounding electrode conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2009 07:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,676
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  9. direct wire an oven

    Started by Gary Mohel, 10-07-2009 04:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 12,641
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 11:32 AM Go to last post

  10. Three-prong question

    Started by Richard Roshak, 10-11-2009 11:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,332
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  11. Under sized Neutral feeder

    Started by Rob Colecchi, 10-11-2009 05:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,386
    Ken Lyons
    10-12-2009, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  12. Electrical work

    Started by Dan Vislocky, 10-09-2009 10:54 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,763
    John Kogel
    10-10-2009, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  13. Double wired circuit

    Started by phil kaznowski, 10-08-2009 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,295
    Stacey Van Houtan
    10-10-2009, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  14. rusted service entry pipe

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 10-09-2009 10:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,788
    Jerry Peck
    10-09-2009, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  15. Angry How dumb am I....

    Started by K Robertson, 10-08-2009 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,709
    Rollie Meyers
    10-08-2009, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  16. Just Curious..What Would You Say??

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 10-06-2009 10:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,943
    wayne soper
    10-08-2009, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  17. GFCI Locations

    Started by Clay White, 10-07-2009 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,211
    Jerry Peck
    10-08-2009, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  18. mystery items in panel

    Started by John Arnold, 10-05-2009 06:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,622
    Steven Stafford
    10-08-2009, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  19. Unconventional ground clamp

    Started by John Kogel, 10-02-2009 08:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,362
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-05-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  20. TR Receptacle Testing

    Started by imported_John Smith, 10-04-2009 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,811
    imported_John Smith
    10-04-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  21. 150 or 300A service?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-03-2009 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,548
    Jerry Peck
    10-04-2009, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  22. AC wiring/circuit breaker

    Started by Jon Errickson, 10-02-2009 09:20 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,088
    Jerry Peck
    10-03-2009, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  23. Less expensive?: 120 or 240

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 09-29-2009 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,881
    Rollie Meyers
    10-02-2009, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  24. Exterior main disconnect cover screwed closed

    Started by Bill Chester, 09-28-2009 01:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,181
    Bill Chester
    10-02-2009, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  25. Service entrance neutrals

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,187
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  26. More pictures of the service entrance

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 02:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,983
    John Kogel
    10-02-2009, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  27. Jerry! Why didn't you tell me not to wiggle these

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-22-2009 07:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 6,298
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  28. Old House-No ARC faults

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-25-2009 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,273
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  29. Outlets on stairs

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 02:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,004
    Scott Patterson
    10-02-2009, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  30. electric main

    Started by les jansson, 09-26-2009 02:11 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,546
    Gary Burnett
    09-27-2009, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  31. Weird GFCI Behavior

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-26-2009 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,695
    Bob Sisson
    09-27-2009, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  32. My that lot of cables

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-24-2009 03:11 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,616
    Jerry Peck
    09-26-2009, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  33. Wiring done by unknown persons!

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 09-25-2009 07:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,044
    John Kogel
    09-25-2009, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  34. Receptacles over electrical baseboard heaters

    Started by Bob Hunt, 06-19-2009 06:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 23,635
    Joe Tedesco
    09-25-2009, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  35. Dishwasher disconnect switches - TREC SOP

    Started by RobertSmith, 09-24-2009 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,263
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2009, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  36. Conflicting Suretest results

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-24-2009 06:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,868
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  37. Lightning Rod Cable

    Started by Lee A. Nettnin, 09-24-2009 04:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,400
    Lee A. Nettnin
    09-24-2009, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  38. Power strips for kitchen outlets

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-21-2009 09:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,250
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2009, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  39. Two old 1", S/P G.E. circuit breakers

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-23-2009 08:03 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,504
    Robert Mattison
    09-23-2009, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  40. Who knows what this is

    Started by allen elliott, 09-22-2009 07:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,066
    Bill Kriegh
    09-23-2009, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  41. Metal flexible conduits to A/Cs

    Started by brianmiller, 09-22-2009 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,112
    ken horak
    09-22-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  42. Garage door auto opener switch

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 06:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,922
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  43. Grounds and neutrals sharing terminals

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-28-2008 04:40 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,299
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  44. Service Disconnect. Fuses vs breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2009 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,815
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2009, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  45. Ground on service panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 01:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,846
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-21-2009, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  46. Service box melting

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,377
    Bill Kriegh
    09-21-2009, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  47. Metal conduit btwn Utility Meter and Panel

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,134
    Speedy Petey
    09-21-2009, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  48. Neutral bonded to panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-16-2009 07:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,006
    Brian Robertson
    09-21-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  49. Is there a hazard in this panel?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-14-2009 07:34 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,937
    John Kogel
    09-18-2009, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  50. Need a little help please.

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-14-2009 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,388
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  51. Electrical Gutter Boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-18-2009 05:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,513
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  52. A new take on electrical requirements

    Started by Scott Patterson, 09-17-2009 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,879
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  53. No Transfer Switch Main Disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 09-16-2009 08:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,642
    Matthew Barnicle
    09-17-2009, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  54. Ground on gas pipe

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-17-2009 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,485
    Ryan Stouffer
    09-17-2009, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  55. Cool NM cable feed into electrical by conduit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-16-2009 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,655
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  56. splicing copper wire to aluminum

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-03-2009 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 31,193
    Mike Schulz
    09-16-2009, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  57. 4 NM-B cables under one UL Listed staple

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-15-2009 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,004
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 02:42 AM Go to last post

  58. wire splicing

    Started by dean whited, 09-15-2009 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,029
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  59. Another Neutral and ground Question

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 09-15-2009 05:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,110
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  60. Service Equipment access

    Started by Dave Hahn, 09-15-2009 03:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,837
    A.D. Miller
    09-15-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  61. Conduit to plastic box

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2009 11:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,752
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-15-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  62. Talking Some of these things amaze me

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-11-2007 10:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,108
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-14-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  63. Scorched neutral question

    Started by John Kogel, 09-03-2009 08:01 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,646
    John Kogel
    09-14-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  64. Failed AFCI

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-09-2009 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,211
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  65. Sylvania-Zinsco Panels

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-09-2009 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 14,027
    Michael P. O'Handley
    09-14-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  66. plastic switch boxes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,970
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  67. Exterior Service Equipment Panels, A/C disconnect panel boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 03:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,549
    ken horak
    09-13-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  68. Panel in detached garage

    Started by David OKeefe, 09-12-2009 08:38 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,073
    Jerry Peck
    09-13-2009, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  69. Why bolt the main breaker?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-11-2009 01:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,347
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2009, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  70. Outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-11-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,003
    Bill Kriegh
    09-12-2009, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  71. Question metal 4"Sq. box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-11-2009 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,921
    Robert Mattison
    09-11-2009, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  72. 1992 Built house with electrical issues

    Started by Jack Wingo, 09-10-2009 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,640
    Jerry Peck
    09-11-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  73. Build it First for Our Owners

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-09-2009 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,553
    A.D. Miller
    09-09-2009, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  74. No clue what is going on here?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 03:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,278
    mathew stouffer
    09-08-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  75. Question GFCI - Open Ground

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 09-08-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,148
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

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